Thu.Nov 11, 2021

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Podcast S6E138: Stefanie Johnson – Inclusifying your company

Idea to Value

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value, we speak with Dr Stefanie K Johnson from University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business. Dr. Johnson is member of the MG 100 Coaches, was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, and is the author of the Wall Street Journal National Bestseller: Inclusify: Harnessing the power of uniqueness and belonging to build innovative teams.

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Building a lasting innovation capability

Jeffrey Phillips

I've been asked a number of times, by companies large and small, how to create an innovation capacity that lasts. This is a really interesting and important question, with a distinction. Note that what my clients are asking for is to create an innovation capacity that outlasts a product need, or market gap, or executive team member. After all, most (probably 90%) of all innovation projects undertaken in large corporations are reactive projects trying to respond to a market threat or competitive

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How Consultants Can Provide Effective Lean Measurement

Kainexus

When leading a Lean transformation , a consultant’s most important job is to help plant and grow a culture of continuous improvement in an organization. Planting a seed takes careful nurturing and dedication to actually grow the plant. Once a plant starts growing, it can't be abandoned. A plant gives warning signs if it is in trouble. If a plant starts to brown, it might need more sunlight.

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We Have the U.S. Military to Thank for the Internet and Other Key Technology

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky From the computers that are used to develop your app to the AI that’s incorporated into your chatbot, many of the technologies that are foundational to our digital world were either massively moved forward or … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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4 Steps To Avoiding The Innovation Theater

ITONICS

In the ITONICS Innovation Rockstars Podcast , we were joined by Noelia Almanza Ahari, someone who can easily be considered an Innovation Rockstar. She has held several positions at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and people management in various industries, including health tech and defence.

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Where Corporate Strategy Meets Innovation Strategy

IM Insights

By Tristan Kromer. Every once in a while, there’s a question on a forum or in a breakout room that really starts a wild discussion. My favorite example from the Innov8rs forum might be: How do you develop and align Innovation Strategy with Corporate Strategy? There are a ton of ways to answer this because there are a ton of things that can go wrong when crafting an innovation strategy.

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Power Play: Team’s Revolutionary Battery Design Has Life-Saving Potential

BMNT

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